{"product_id":"san-michele-appiano-sanct-valentin-pinot-grigio-2023","title":"San Michele Appiano Sanct Valentin Pinot Grigio 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanct Valentin Pinot Grigio from San Michele Appiano presents itself as a white wine with an intense straw-yellow colour. Careful ageing on the lees gives it a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by excellent freshness and a solid body. The bouquet reveals clear notes of apple and ripe pear, enhanced by elegant \u003cstrong\u003evanilla nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is deep and balanced, with a harmonious sip that culminates in a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. This pronounced personality makes it ideal for accompanying fish soups and white meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Grigio grapes grow in the \u003cstrong\u003evineyards of Appiano Monte\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the heart of South Tyrol. The local microclimate provides an ideal environment for viticulture, ensuring excellent aromatic concentration in the grapes. Vineyard work follows the principles of \u003cstrong\u003esustainable production\u003c\/strong\u003e, with full respect for the plant. This mountainous habitat gives the fruit a \u003cstrong\u003emarked freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing the wine's solid structure and guaranteeing a high ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003erigorous selection\u003c\/strong\u003e of the best bunches. Alcoholic fermentation and subsequent malolactic fermentation take place entirely in \u003cstrong\u003esmall oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine then undergoes eleven months of ageing on the lees in the same barrels. This careful process enriches its \u003cstrong\u003etaste volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing the delicate fruity component and giving the sip a creamy consistency, framed by pleasant smoky and toasted notes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSanct Valentin Pinot Grigio\u003c\/strong\u003e, created in 1986 as the flagship of the San Michele Appiano winery, is a true oenological masterpiece. Crafted by Hans Terzer with grapes from Appiano Monte, it ferments and patiently matures on the lees in \u003cstrong\u003ebarriques\u003c\/strong\u003e for eleven months. This artisanal care bestows a seductive, velvety texture, enhanced by elegant vanilla and toasted notes. Awarded an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e94 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine boasts magnificent ageing potential and stands as a genuine symbol of Alto Adige's winemaking vocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Michele Appiano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668517806251,"sku":"58378","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/san-michele-appiano-sanct-valentin-pinot-grigio-2023_58378_1_08a9645c-820f-4278-95d9-67bb1cb084ee.webp?v=1773785531","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-dk\/products\/san-michele-appiano-sanct-valentin-pinot-grigio-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}